<p>I'm sure there are thousands of threads with similar questions but if anyone can offer me any help or personal advice it would be beyond great.</p>
<p>So, long story short, I got into both Chapman and USC's screenwriting programs. Now, of course, USC had always been at the top of my list (well maybe next to NYU, but I was waitlisted there so moving on!) but visiting Chapman was a great experience. Now I was a finalist for the Presidential (1/2 tuition) scholarship at USC and spent a weekend there touring/interviewing. </p>
<p>I was pretty much sold...until I didn't receive that scholarship (I got one for $4000 a year instead) and was pretty crushed. </p>
<p>SO I've been debating ever since. Now I'm debating the pros and cons of each...has anyone here been faced with the decision between USC and Chapman (as I'm sure a lot of you have)? And why, in the end, was Chapman the place for you?</p>
<p>The thing I'm most afraid of is regretting not going to the 'so-called' best film school in the world, and it's driving me crazy. Who said senior year was supposed to be fun?</p>
<p>Chapman and USC are excellent schools. They both have excellent film programs. If money is an issue, it is a no-brainer to go to the school that offers the most money. Based on the current and future plans of Chapman, I anticipate Chapman to be more favorable. When we were looking for a college a year ago, DS selected Chapman as the #1 choice because Chapman is the right fit. To choose the right school, you have to go beyond just what programs they’re offering. We were looking for the whole package such as scholarships, facilities, class sizes, reputation, location, neighborhood, etc… And yes, DS had turned down many offers from many excellent institutions to attend Chapman and it’s definitely worth it. Chapman University is definitely getting popular as you can see from their stats. It will grow even more popular when their future plans fall into place. Best of luck in your decision.</p>
<p>Do you know anything about the internship options/how many students get positions?</p>
<p>There are different ways to obtain internships. You can go through the school and also on your own and work independently with a company without involving the school. DS did both, went through the school and also independently through a company. However, to receive credit for the internship for school, you’ll need to register through the school’s Career Development Center. Please remember that the purpose of internships is to gain skills and experience. The more the merrier. Whether you go through the school or independently on your own through a company, it will only help you down the road. It is important to keep a log and keep your resume updated. You may need the letters of recommendation at a later date from the companies you’ve interned with.</p>
<p>As for internship options, you will need to check with the school’s Career Development Center. They are posted each week and sent via email. Here are a couple of their links to guide you.<br>
<a href=“http://ftv.chapman.edu/ftvstudents/pdf/academic-handbook.pdf[/url]”>http://ftv.chapman.edu/ftvstudents/pdf/academic-handbook.pdf</a>
[Chapman</a> University - CDC - Students - Internship](<a href=“Career and Professional Development | Chapman University”>Career and Professional Development | Chapman University)</p>